The Ford Philippines Assembly Plant

FORD ASSEMBLY PLANT

Ford's P4-billion Laguna plant, located at the Greenfield Automotive Park in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, has a capacity of 25,000 vehicles per year and is capable of producing at least four different vehicle platforms. The plant currently assembles not only the Lynx sedan and the Escape SUV for domestic and export market but also Tribute SUV and Protege sedan for export to Thailand and Indonesia. Ford Philippines' fine fleet of vehicles also includes the Everest, Ranger, Expedition, and the Chateau Wagon.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ISO 9002

Manila, 7 July 2000 - Ford Philippines, a subsidiary of the second largest automotive manufacturer in the world, was recently awarded the ISO 9002 certification by the TUV Rheinland, a Germany-based international certification body. Set to authenticate Ford Philippines' claims of total quality excellence, the ISO 9002 certification is also a strong affirmation of the company's commitment to quality and total customer satisfaction.

The ISO 9002 is a globally accepted seal of quality assurance and compliance to international systems and standards. Apart from highlighting the company's vision of becoming the world's leading consumer company for automotive products and services, ISO 9002 is set to help the company achieve global competitiveness and recognition. Moreover, it guarantees consumers that Ford's products have passed the strictest & highest quality standards.

A dynamic pack of Ford employees was formed to create the ISO Core Team, who together with Ford Philippines Management initiated awareness campaigns & training programs in its effort to encourage active participation and motivation among employees. Ford Philippines Plant ISO Coordinator Alain Basbas shared, "We can compete more effectively on quality, both through customer recognition of our quality system and through our own efficiencies gained from implementing the system."

Ford Philippines former President Terry Emrick stated, "The hard work does not end here. In achieving this prestigious recognition we also accept the responsibility to keep up with these standards and emphasize our continuous effort for constant improvement."

"The vision of Ford Motor Company is to become the world's leading Consumer Company. To achieve that vision, we must continuously gather unfiltered consumer insights. Connecting with consumers is the key to that endeavor. To begin making that connection, we must provide our consumers with the highest quality products and services second to none." Mr. Emrick declared.